lapidary
US /ˈlæp.ə.der.i/
UK /ˈlæp.ɪ.dər.i/
形容词
1.
宝石雕刻的, 石刻的
relating to stone and gems or the work of cutting and engraving them
示例:
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The museum displayed exquisite examples of lapidary art.
博物馆展示了精美的宝石雕刻艺术品。
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He studied lapidary techniques to become a master gem cutter.
他学习了宝石雕刻技术，成为一名宝石切割大师。
2.
简洁的, 精炼的
(of language) engraved on or suitable for engraving on stone, and therefore terse and concise
示例:
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His speech was praised for its lapidary style, direct and to the point.
他的演讲因其简洁的风格而受到赞扬，直接切中要害。
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The inscription on the monument was written in a lapidary script.
纪念碑上的铭文是用简洁的字体书写的。
名词
宝石雕刻师, 宝石切割师
a person who cuts, polishes, and engraves gems
示例:
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The skilled lapidary transformed the rough stone into a sparkling jewel.
这位技艺精湛的宝石雕刻师将原石变成了闪闪发光的宝石。
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She apprenticed with a master lapidary for five years.
她跟随一位大师级宝石雕刻师学徒了五年。